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An analysis conducted by The Alan Guttmacher Institute estimates that 51,000 abortions were prevented by EC use in 2000, and that increased use of EC accounted for up to 43% of the total decline in abortion rates between 1994 and 2000. See, R Jones, J Darroch and S Henshaw, “Contraceptive Use Among U.S. Women Having Abortions in 2000-2001,” Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, November/December 2002. For a list of emergency contraceptive brands and dosages, see New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Emergency Contraception Brand/Dosage Chart, http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ms/ec-options.shtml.